Former Ireland youth international Roland Idowu seals permanent move to St Mirren after successful loan spell
Irish attacker Idowu, who netted four goals in 34 appearances on a season-long loan from Shrewsbury, joined the Buddies permanently on Thursday.
In an end-of-season squad update issued before Idowu's move was confirmed, St Mirren said: 'Ryan Alebiosu, Zach Hemming and Roland Idowu all return to their respective parent clubs following the expiry of their loan deals.
'Discussions are ongoing with all three players' parent clubs as we look to bring them back to the club for next season.
'The club is continuing the hard work behind the scenes to add to the core of players already under contract for next season.'
Saints have triggered their obligation to buy Killian Phillips from Crystal Palace after an impressive loan spell for the midfielder.
'The 23-year-old, who has just received his first call up for Republic of Ireland, will be under contract until summer 2026,' the statement said. 'The club also holds a year option to extend the deal until summer 2027.
Dennis Adeniran, Caolan Boyd-Munce, Elvis Bwomono, Owen Foster, Gallagher Lennon and Richard Taylor will move on following the end of their contracts.
Taylor and Boyd-Munce have been key players this season but the club could not deliver contract offers to match alternative options.
Midfielder Boyd-Munce said in a club video: 'It's a very special place. My son was born here, we grew as a family here, and as a person. There are people here who will always be very close to me and I've loved every minute.'
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